Autonomo Spain
Autonomo Spain shares five years of experience with tax guides, tools, services, and clear explanations for freelancers in Spain.
Hi, I’m Adrienne. I’ve been autónoma in Spain for many years, and in this website I’ve put together some of what I’ve learned — and what I wish I’d known or had easy access to when I was starting out. More about me.
Over the years, I’ve worked with all sorts of clients in Spain, Europe and across the world and taken on all kinds of projects during my rather adventurous journey as an autónomo in Spain. Alongside the actual work, I’ve had to learn the ins and outs of the bureaucracy, work with tax deadlines, tracking revenue and expenses, even redoing an invoice or two because I got the format or VAT wrong.
It’s been a massive learning curve, but now I feel like I know what I’m doing, and I thought some of what I’ve picked up might be helpful to you too. So I decided to write it all down.
Articles
Can I have only one client? TRADE
TRADE is a special contract if your Spanish client equals 75% of your work. Info for when you only have one client.
What is SEPE?
The Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE) is Spain’s national employment service.
Spanish Banks that Speak English
Spanish banks that speak English or have an English website that are both collaborators for Seguridad Social and AEAT.
What do autónomo Social Security contributions pay for?
Autónomo fees are social security contributions that cover, social security, healthcare, pensions, and other benefits that are included in your monthly cuota.
What is cuota?
Cuota is one of the terms you’ll here all the time. It is basically the Spanish word for “social security payment” but here’s some more info…
Autonomo Banks
Autonomo banks list of collaborators with both Seguridad Social and AEAT for seamless payment of cuota and impuestos.
What is the Register of Intra-Community operators?
You need to be in the register of intra-community operators if you are going to buy or sell goods or services to other EU countries without charging IVA/VAT.
Accounting Software in Spain
Accounting software platforms to create and log invoices and track expenditure to pass onto your accountant or gestor. Some include gestor services.